Just remember that noone is more worth than you are, and you are worth no more than anyone else. We're all equal.

>Also, a couple of people on that I've known for a while online have shown interest in meeting me

Do it. Go out and meet whoever you can. Don't worry about what they'll think.

>And I suck at conversation.

Check out the Skype-thread. I know this sounds silly, but it's a place to start, isn't it?